Orientometrer for study of insect behavior.
A multidirectional treadmill for the study of insect orientation is described. The movements of an insect throughout 360 degrees can be recorded for periods up to 12 hours. The extent of deviation from randomness serves as a quantitative measure of reaction to a given stimulus.
D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D007313:Insecta / Q000528:radiation effects; D007734:Kymography; D008027:Light; D009949:Orientation; D011603:Psychophysiology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011830:Radiation Effects